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CFAC will do more investigative work this fall; says smelting did not create PFAFs
The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. will start doing further testing and more environmental investigation at the Super…
Inholders file federal lawsuit against Conservation District, too
A California couple is now using a two-pronged legal approach to fight the ordered removal of their house along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National…
Plenty of concerns about CFAC cleanup plan, from public, ARCO
The Environmental Protection Agency has released a slew of comments to the Proposed Action for cleanup of the Columbia Falls Superfund site that totals 715 pag…
City will examine short-term rentals laws in January
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a meeting on short term rentals during a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22.
New art gallery opens in downtown Columbia Falls
The Lucia de Brito Franco Art Gallery is a brand new Columbia Falls feature, located at 638 Nucleus Avenue, Suite 103. It contains not only de Brito Franco’s w…
Holiday Jazz
Photos from the Jazz Cafe performance Friday, Dec. 15 at Cedar Creek Lodge.
Wreaths Across America
Thanks to community donations, Wreaths Across America was able to provide a wreath for every headstone at Montana Veterans Home Cemetery, with volunteers, vete…
Yesterdays: Seven boys steal 96 hood ornaments
Seven Columbia Falls boys, ages 13 and 14, were arrested for stealing hood ornaments from cars. All told, they stole about 96 hood ornaments.
Soroptimist grants applicants sought
Nonprofit organizations that provide programs for women and girls are encouraged to apply for a grant from Soroptimist International of Whitefish (SIW).
The Blotter: Man shot in stomach by girlfriend
A man was allegedly shot in the lower stomach on Dawn Drive by his girlfriend, who was reportedly acting in self-defense following threats and a physical attack from the man.
Miles long diesel fuel spill being investigated near Glacier
State officials are investigating a fuel leak on a BNSF Railway train that occurred while it was running between Havre and West Glacier, taking it through Glac…
Board OK’s zone change for Boys and Girls Club
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week approved a zone change request for the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country.
Columbia Falls teen a bareback World Champion
They say nice guys finish last but the opposite was the case in the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas last week. Azreal Lara, an easygoing, low-key teenager out…
Inholders file suit against Conservation District
The owners of a house along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park have filed an amended complaint in Flathead County District Court challenging …
City takes first steps to implement SB382
A new state law that changes the way Columbia Falls will do land use planning in the future got a first close look last week.
Speech team wins Whitefish tourney; 7th in a row
The Columbia Falls Speech and Debate team stayed in the valley this weekend to compete in Whitefish at the Stumptown Classic.